| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $8.50 | 6.207% | $9.0276 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.80 | 9.648% | $120.3935 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.98 | 4.671% | $59.6415 | $59.64 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.96 | 11.550% | $18.9189 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.28 | 3.729% | $10.6633 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.32 | 4.148% | $23.2458 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.90 | 4.145% | $51.9684 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $274.74 | $293.8590 | $293.86 | $293.85 | $293.80 | |